On Tuesday, May 30 2023, Disneyland Paris Cast Members striked and marched through both theme parks. Their primary demands revolve around seeking improved compensation and working conditions. Unless an agreement is reached further Cast Member strikes are likely to occur. The Cast Member union UNSA (National Union of Autonomous Trade Unions), has announced further strikes will occur on June 3 2023.

On May 29 2023, UNSA tweeted “OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR SHIELD LET’S JOIN FORCES ON THIS LAST STRAIGHT LINE, LET’S CONTINUE TO MOBILIZE ALL DLP Cast Members TO DEMONSTRATE OUR DETERMINATION”.

💫En une semaine, une folle énergie a été libérée, inédite depuis jamais. C’est un mouvement hors-norme. On remerciera la Direcrion Générale de Disney que sans elle on aurait-on pas eu cette solidarité remarquable. #disneylandparis #disney#disneyland #disneylandresort #goodvibes pic.twitter.com/nJR5jLmPNx

— UNSA_Disneyland Paris l’officielle (@unsadisney) May 30, 2023

DLP Report and ED92 have been providing in depth coverage Twitter. Share visuals, including photos and videos, of the Cast Members who participated in the ongoing strike. 

The strike commenced at 9:00 a.m. on May 30 near the Imagination building, which serves as a backstage facility for Cast Members at Disneyland Paris. Within an hour, by 10:00 a.m., the Cast Members had relocated to Central Plaza, positioned in front of Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant (Sleeping Beauty Castle).

Disney Stars on Parade has been canceled again today, with striking Disneyland Paris Cast Members sitting on the Parade Route.
As of now, the next strike action is planned for this Saturday, June 3. pic.twitter.com/M2fZZO9m1C

— DLP Report (@DLPReport) May 30, 2023

Due to the marches on Main Street, U.S.A., park goers who were redirected through the arcades in order to reach their desired attractions or lands.

Marching through both Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park, Cast Members made their presence felt, with their route even taking them through Avengers Campus.

The group of striking Disneyland Paris Cast Members has now reached Avengers Campus at Walt Disney Studios Park: pic.twitter.com/n9biZvaMZr

— DLP Report (@DLPReport) May 30, 2023

Cast members also marched around Lake Disney as well as the shopping, dining and entertainment district Disney Village.

Striking Disneyland Paris Cast Members have walked around Lake Disney and Disney Village and are now regrouping in the public space near the train station. pic.twitter.com/xIk7fPxbri

— DLP Report (@DLPReport) May 30, 2023

Around 3:00 p.m., Cast Members returned to Central Plaza, enthusiastically chanting “the parade is us” as another performance of “Dream… and Shine Brighter” was canceled. Encouragingly, some park goers showed their support by cheering them on.

STRIKE:
Main Street is currently completely blocked at the moment with a parade of striking cast members currently guests are being redirected via other routes such as the arcades.

However most attractions remain open at the moment.

Signs listing the protestors hopes for a… pic.twitter.com/UFcjd8lalb

— ED92 (@ED92Magic) May 30, 2023

For months, Disneyland Paris Cast Members have been striking to bring about improvements in their pay and working conditions. Recently, there was an unexpected cancellation of a performance of Disney Stars on Parade due to another strike by Cast Members.

Last week, the union organized a strike on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Park. Upon arrival at Disneyland Paris in the morning, park goers were guided to the arcades to reach their intended destinations. 

Unsurprisingly, the first performance of “Dream… and Shine Brighter” has been canceled. The spiel is barely audible over the striking Cast Members chants: pic.twitter.com/ySAqErcNqa

— DLP Report (@DLPReport) May 30, 2023

The clear and empty area sparked speculation among some visitors that a show was about to commence. As the demonstration persisted, park goers had the opportunity to witness Cast Members passionately chanting for change. As a result of the Cast Members’ demonstration in that area, one performance of the “Dream… Shine Brighter” Parade had to be canceled.

Video: striking Disneyland Paris Cast Members are marching through Fantasyland. They’re playing the anniversary song: pic.twitter.com/AIq9Tujazy

— DLP Report (@DLPReport) May 30, 2023

In February, a comparable occurrence took place at Disneyland Paris, where protests advocating for equal pay resulted in a performance of “Dream… and Shine Brighter” without any characters, while another performance had to be completely canceled.

Have you seen the Cast Members strike during your visit? Let us know in the comments below.

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